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About me

Platform engineer. AI architect. Cyber mind.

I started my career in 2019 working cyber security and digital forensics, supporting authorized investigations for the Maharashtra Police. Ransomware analysis, digital evidence handling, cybercrime investigation — that was my introduction to how systems break, and how to make them resilient.

In 2021, I transitioned to software engineering. Since then I have progressed through Software Engineer → Senior Software Engineer → IT Manager → Engineering Manager, leading the architecture and delivery of 11 enterprise platforms across real estate, communications, AI, eCommerce, and developer experience.

Today I lead engineering at Glocal Techmedia — managing cross-functional teams across Backend, Frontend, Mobile, DevOps, AI, QA, and UI/UX. I own technology strategy, platform architecture, cloud infrastructure, AI initiatives, and engineering operations across the entire product ecosystem.

I hold a CompTIA Security+ certification and am currently pursuing an Executive Post Graduate Certification in AI & Machine Learning from iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT Roorkee.

Engineering philosophy

Think in systems, not features

Every architecture decision considers the full chain: product vision, microservices, databases, caching, AI, deployment, cost, security, and future scale.

Security is not a feature — it is a foundation

My background in cyber forensics taught me to assume compromise, design for resilience, and build security into every layer.

Build platforms, not point solutions

AgStack IDP, the AI Platform, QuickAlert — every major system I build is designed as a reusable capability serving multiple products.

Leadership is unblocking, not directing

My role is to clear obstacles, provide context, and create an environment where engineers do their best work.

Ashish Gholap

Quick facts

  • Location
    Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Current role
    Engineering Manager at Glocal Techmedia
  • Experience
    5+ years (engineering + security)
  • Products shipped
    11 enterprise platforms
  • Teams led
    3 cross-functional teams (15+ engineers)
  • Certifications
    CompTIA Security+, IIT Roorkee AI/ML (in progress)
  • Working style
    Remote, hybrid, or on-site
  • Looking for
    EM, Tech Lead, Platform, Solutions Architect roles